Westlake EF413 Low Density Polyethylene

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Westlake EF413 Low Density Polyethylene (discontinued **)
Categories:	Polymer; Thermoplastic; Polyethylene (PE); Low Density (LDPE)
Material Notes:	WESTLAKE polyethylene EF413 is a low-density polyethylene recommended for blown or cast film clarity applications. This material has very good optical properties, and is suggested for bakery films, produce bags, and general purpose clarity applications. Application/Uses General purpose clarity packaging Medium duty produce bags Bakery bags Bags for textile items FDA: This material complies with FDA regulations in 21 CFR, section 177.1520. Kosher Compliant. All information provided by Westlake Chemical
Key Words:	Very good optical properties
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Physical Properties	Metric	English	Comments

Density	0.923 g/cc	0.0333 lb/in³	ASTM D1505
Thickness	31.8 microns	1.25 mil
Melt Flow	3.0 g/10 min @Load 2.16 kg, Temperature 190 °C	3.0 g/10 min @Load 4.76 lb, Temperature 374 °F	ASTM D1238

Mechanical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Film Elongation at Break, MD	485 %	485 %	ASTM D882
Film Elongation at Break, TD	700 %	700 %	ASTM D882
Dart Drop	3.94 g/micron	100 g/mil	ASTM D1709
Film Tensile Strength at Break, MD	26.2 MPa	3800 psi	ASTM D882
Film Tensile Strength at Break, TD	17.2 MPa	2500 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, MD	186 MPa	27000 psi	ASTM D882
1% Secant Modulus, TD	207 MPa	30000 psi	ASTM D882

Optical Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Haze	4.0 %	4.0 %	ASTM D1003
Gloss	80 %	80 %	at 45º; ASTM D2457

Processing Properties	Metric	English	Comments
Melt Temperature	182 - 199 °C	360 - 390 °F	with BUR of 1.5:1 or higher
Blow-up Ratio (BUR)	2.5	2.5

Descriptive Properties
Process	Blown Film
	Film

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